Safety Data SheetChemical Risk Assessment

Acetaldehyde

Name: Acetaldehyde
Brand: LGC Limited

by LGC Limited

SDS · PDF, approx. 220 KB CRA · PDF, approx. 180 KB

Acetaldehyde is supplied by LGC Limited under product code USP1002811. This page provides both the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and the Chemical Risk Assessment (CRA) for this substance, under GHS/CLP regulations for UK workplace use under COSHH. The full SDS and CRA documents are available to download above.

This SDS was last revised on 21 August 2020. The matching CRA is updated in line with SDS revisions. Workplaces handling this substance should retain a current SDS and risk assessment for the duration of use.

Language: English
Regulation: GHS/CLP
Revision Date: 21 Aug 2020
Signal Word: DANGER
Product Code: USP1002811
CAS Number: 75-07-0

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Hazards at a GlanceFrom the Safety Data Sheet

Signal Word: DANGER

GHS02Flammable

GHS07Harmful / irritant

GHS08Health hazard

Hazard Statements (H-phrases)

H224: Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects.
H350: May cause cancer.
H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Need the full hazard breakdown? Precautionary statements, first aid, physical properties and exposure controls are in the full SDS PDF.

Common QuestionsAbout this Safety Data Sheet

Chemical Risk Assessment SummaryFrom the Chemical Risk Assessment

Assessment Summary

This Chemical Risk Assessment is derived from the Safety Data Sheet for Acetaldehyde issued by Lgc Limited on 21 August 2020 It presents the substance's hazards organised by risk level, with the relevant regulatory statements and recommended controls for each. These hazards are rated across two levels: High and Low Risk, based on the hazard classifications in the SDS.

Hazard PreviewA snapshot of substance hazards and controls

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H350: May cause cancer

P201 Obtain special instructions before use

P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and un-derstood.

P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.

P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area.

P405 Store locked up

P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H224: Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment.

P242 Use only non-sparking tools

P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

5 other controls in place

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects

P201 Obtain special instructions before use

P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and un-derstood

P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.

P405 Store locked up.

P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area.

P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Note: This is a preview of the substance's hazards. A substance commonly carries more hazards. Download the full Chemical Risk Assessment for more information.

Recommended Control MeasuresKey PPE and handling controls

Need to download the Chemical Risk Assessment? The full CRA PDF includes all hazard classifications, regulatory statements and recommended controls.

Common QuestionsAbout this Risk Assessment

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